E207016EMK50011CLEANING FUEL FILTERwGasoline (petrol) is highly flammable, andits vapors are flammable and explosive.8 If you have any question about properlydoing this procedure, consult yourYamaha dealer.8 Do not perform this procedure on a hotor running engine. Allow the engine tocool.8 There will be fuel in the fuel filter. Keepaway from sparks, cigarettes, flames orother sources of ignition.8 This procedure will allow some fuel tospill. Catch fuel in a rag. Wipe up anyspilled fuel immediately.8 The fuel filter must be reassembledcarefully with O-ring, filter cup, andhoses in place. Improper assembly canresult in a fuel leak, which could resultin a fire or explosion hazard.To clean the fuel filter:1) Remove the nut holding the fuel filterassembly if equipped.2) Unscrew the filter cup, catching anyspilled fuel in a rag.3) Remove the filter element, and washit in solvent.Allow it to dry. Inspect the filter ele-ment and O-ring to make sure theyare in good condition. Replace them ifnecessary.4-13
